Sambac Arabian Jasmine Live Plant – Fragrant Flowers, 6-inch Pot, Indoor/Outdoor

Overview

Introduce an exquisite sensory experience to your living space with the sambac arabian jasmine live plant. Known for its intensely fragrant, snow-white flowers, this beautiful plant, also referred to as Arabian Jasmine or Jasminum sambac, is a true delight. Originating from tropical regions, it brings an exotic touch and a captivating aroma that can fill an entire room. This broad-leaf evergreen is cherished for its brilliant green foliage and continuous blooms, making it a popular choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners. Whether you’re looking to enhance your indoor ambiance or add a touch of elegance to your outdoor garden, this sambac arabian jasmine live plant offers beauty, fragrance, and a relatively easy-care routine.

Each plant arrives in a 6-inch pot, ready to thrive in its new home. Its adaptability allows it to flourish in various settings, from a sunny windowsill to a patio container or even trained along a trellis. The more sunlight it receives, the more prolific its stunning, scented blossoms will be. Experience the joy of growing your own fragrant flowers with this exceptional and versatile plant.

Key Benefits

The sambac arabian jasmine live plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it a highly desirable addition to any plant collection. Its enchanting qualities go beyond mere aesthetics, providing a truly enriching experience for plant lovers.

• Intoxicating Fragrance: The small, snow-white flowers of the Arabian Jasmine release a powerful, sweet scent that can perfume an entire room or garden area. It’s often used in perfumes and teas, providing a truly aromatic experience.
• Continuous Blooms: With adequate sunlight and care, this jasmine variety produces flowers almost continuously, ensuring a steady supply of its delightful fragrance throughout the growing season.
• Versatile Placement: This plant thrives as an indoor houseplant, an outdoor container plant on patios or decks, or can be trained to grow on fences, posts, or trellises in warmer climates.
• Beautiful Foliage: Beyond its flowers, the sambac arabian jasmine live plant boasts brilliant, broad-leaf evergreen foliage that adds a lush, green aesthetic to any setting, even when not in bloom.
• Low Maintenance: While it enjoys specific conditions, the Arabian Jasmine is generally considered a low-maintenance plant, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. Its resilient nature ensures it can thrive with basic care.
• Therapeutic Qualities: The calming and uplifting scent of jasmine is known to reduce stress and promote relaxation, enhancing the overall well-being of those around it.
• Natural Air Freshener: Forget artificial scents; this plant naturally freshens your living space with its organic, sweet perfume.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Ensuring your sambac arabian jasmine live plant thrives involves understanding its specific needs for sunlight, water, soil, and temperature. This adaptable plant can be relatively forgiving, but optimal conditions will lead to the most abundant blooms and healthiest growth. For best results, follow these detailed care instructions.

Sunlight Requirements: Arabian Jasmine prefers a site with full sun to partial sun. For indoor plants, place it in a south or west-facing window where it can receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Outdoors, choose a location that gets morning sun and some afternoon shade, especially in very hot climates, to prevent leaf scorch. The more sun the plant receives, the more flowers it will produce, contributing to a more fragrant environment.

Watering Schedule and Soil Moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. During warmer months and active growth, watering may be needed daily, especially for container plants. Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, which is a common issue for many plants. Proper watering is crucial for healthy arabian jasmine care.

Soil Type and Drainage: A well-draining, fertile potting mix is ideal for your jasmine. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost works well to provide both moisture retention and aeration. For outdoor planting, ensure your garden soil is rich in organic matter and drains freely. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much water. Good drainage is paramount for the health of your fragrant jasmine plant.

Temperature Range and USDA Hardiness Zone: This plant thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It is sensitive to cold and should be protected from frost. Outdoors, it is best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11, where it can be grown year-round. In colder zones, it should be brought indoors during winter or treated as an annual. As a jasmine sambac indoor plant, ensure it’s kept away from cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.

Fertilization: During the active growing season (spring through fall), feed your Arabian Jasmine every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce or stop fertilizing during winter dormancy. A fertilizer rich in phosphorus can encourage more blooms. Pruning after flowering can also encourage bushier growth and more flowers.

Size & Details

This offering includes one vibrant sambac arabian jasmine live plant, expertly grown and delivered in a 6-inch nursery pot. At the time of shipment, the plant typically stands approximately 6-10 inches tall from the soil line, with a healthy, established root system. As a broad-leaf evergreen, it exhibits a moderate growth rate and can reach mature heights of 3-6 feet when grown outdoors in ideal conditions, or maintained smaller in containers indoors with regular pruning. Its spread can be similar, creating a lush, bushy appearance. When you receive your plant, it will be well-rooted and ready for transplanting into a larger decorative pot or directly into your garden if your climate permits.

The plant is shipped in its nursery pot to minimize stress and ensure its health upon arrival. Expect to see the characteristic brilliant green leaves, and often, some initial buds or flowers, ready to unfurl and release their captivating fragrance. With proper low maintenance jasmine care, this plant will establish quickly and bring continuous beauty to your space for many years.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: When grown in a container, the sambac arabian jasmine live plant can be kept to a manageable size of 1-3 feet with regular pruning. Outdoors in suitable climates, it can grow up to 3-6 feet tall and wide, especially if trained on a support.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: Each fragrant jasmine plant is shipped in a 6-inch diameter nursery pot, providing a good start for its growth. We recommend repotting into a slightly larger decorative pot upon arrival if kept indoors.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The sambac arabian jasmine live plant is highly versatile. It can thrive as an indoor houseplant in all climates and can be grown outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11. In colder zones, it should be brought inside before the first frost.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This plant requires full sun to partial sun. For best flowering, aim for at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If kept indoors, a bright, south or west-facing window is ideal.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the Arabian Jasmine is considered a relatively low maintenance jasmine plant. It requires consistent watering and plenty of sunlight, but is generally forgiving and rewarding for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your sambac arabian jasmine live plant will arrive well-packaged, healthy, and actively growing in its nursery pot. We take great care to ensure it reaches you in excellent condition, ready to flourish.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Many Arabian Jasmine plants are already blooming or in bud when shipped. With proper care and sufficient sunlight, you can expect continuous blooms throughout the warmer months and even year-round indoors.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature this plant can tolerate? A: This plant is tropical and sensitive to cold. It thrives above 60°F (15°C) and should not be exposed to temperatures below 40°F (4°C) for extended periods to prevent damage.
• Q: Is the fragrance strong? A: Absolutely! The fragrant jasmine plant is renowned for its strong, sweet, and intoxicating aroma. Even a few blooms can delightfully scent a room, making it a popular choice for perfumery and aromatherapy.
• Q: Can I train this plant to climb? A: Yes, Arabian Jasmine can be trained to climb on a trellis, fence, or other support structure, especially when grown outdoors. Its vining habit makes it suitable for creating beautiful fragrant screens or accent pieces.